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A local city councillor is calling for the resignation of Health Minister Mary Harney in the wake of recent reports that further budgetary cutbacks would result in the loss of 60 beds, 126 staff and two theatres at University Hospital Galway.

Galway’s health insurance subscribers can now get faster access to medical treatments and more medical facilities while making significant savings following the launch of a new suite of health insurance plans by Hibernian Aviva Health.

A beach party themed table quiz will take place at Lohans Bar, Salthill, on Sunday July 12 at 8.30pm. The event is in aid of the Frances Thornton Memorial Galway Bay Swim 2009.

Imagine browsing through an extensive fashion wardrobe and choosing exactly what you want without having to worry about price tags?

A group of 18 hardened cyclists cycled the 590kms from Mizen to Malin at an average speed of 33kph, to complete the distance in a time of 18hrs 53mins to set a new record for a group. The group were lucky to have dry conditions but had not the advantage of a helping wind as the winds were mostly hitting the riders on their right shoulder.

A local cancer charity is appealing to people to help support its vital work by contributing €12 a month.

The retiring hospital manager of University Hospital Galway has said she fears the hospital will no longer be able to function as one of eight designated cancer care centres.

Two new classes are being provided at Cancer Care West’s cancer support centre at 72 Seamus Quirke Road.

The second International Palliative Medicine Conference, organised by Galway University Hospitals, is to be held at the Radisson Hotel, Galway, on November 6 and 7.

“If I were to die tomorrow I would prefer to die laughing rather than crying”, a statement from a girl wise beyond her years.